CVE-2026-8259: OS Command Injection in Tenda AC6
A vulnerability has been found in Tenda AC6 2.0/15.03.06.23. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /goform/telnet of the component httpd. The manipulation of the argument lan.ip leads to os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Tenda AC6 router firmware 2.0/15.03.06.23 contains an OS command injection vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-8259. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of the lan.ip argument in a function related to the /goform/telnet endpoint of the embedded HTTP server (httpd). An attacker with high privileges can remotely inject and execute operating system commands, potentially compromising the device. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, indicating medium severity. No official remediation or patch has been disclosed, and the vendor has not provided advisory details. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed but no active exploitation has been confirmed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote OS command injection on the affected Tenda AC6 devices, potentially leading to unauthorized command execution and control over the device. This could impact device integrity and availability. However, exploitation requires high privileges, and the vulnerability has low vector complexity and no user interaction needed. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the device management interface and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the device's management interface to untrusted networks. Follow vendor channels for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-8259: OS Command Injection in Tenda AC6
Description
A vulnerability has been found in Tenda AC6 2.0/15.03.06.23. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /goform/telnet of the component httpd. The manipulation of the argument lan.ip leads to os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Tenda AC6 router firmware 2.0/15.03.06.23 contains an OS command injection vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-8259. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of the lan.ip argument in a function related to the /goform/telnet endpoint of the embedded HTTP server (httpd). An attacker with high privileges can remotely inject and execute operating system commands, potentially compromising the device. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, indicating medium severity. No official remediation or patch has been disclosed, and the vendor has not provided advisory details. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed but no active exploitation has been confirmed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote OS command injection on the affected Tenda AC6 devices, potentially leading to unauthorized command execution and control over the device. This could impact device integrity and availability. However, exploitation requires high privileges, and the vulnerability has low vector complexity and no user interaction needed. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the device management interface and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the device's management interface to untrusted networks. Follow vendor channels for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-10T15:07:35.155Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a012f49cbff5d86103ef6a2
Added to database: 5/11/2026, 1:22:17 AM
Last enriched: 5/11/2026, 1:36:27 AM
Last updated: 5/11/2026, 2:40:00 AM
Views: 3
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